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Posting Summary
| Posting Number: YUSA-8570 |
| Position Title: Alumni Officer |
| Department: ADVANCEMENT- Office of Development |
| Affiliation: YUSA |
| Band: 13 |
| Salary: $62,392 |
| Duration: Continuing Full-Time |
| Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. The incumbent will be required to attend events outside of these regular office hours. Most alumni activities are designed to attract broad attendee and volunteer participation, many meetings and events take place outside of normal work hours. The Alumni Officer, therefore, is called upon to work evenings and (to a lesser extent) weekends on a fairly regular basis as well as travel. This is an expectation of the position. |
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Purpose:
PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this posting will be accepted until 4:30 pm on Monday, October 21, 2013.
The Alumni Officer reports to the Director of Development, Faculty of LA&PS. The purpose of the position is to increase support and engagement for LA&PS from its constituencies. The position functions to engage and involve LA&PS alumni and its key stakeholders by facilitating positive relationships between the alumni of LA&PS and York University. The Alumni Officer is responsible for alumni outreach programs that have an impact locally, nationally, and internationally, to engage alumni and strengthen their connection to the Faculty and to York University. The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining positive relations with key alumni and stakeholders who are essential to the reputation, philanthropic investment, student recruitment and graduate employment placement rates. |
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Education:
A University degree in business, Marketing, Public Relations and/or Communications is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Equivalent education and experience includes college diploma in Marketing and/or Communications, or Public Relations plus 1 year practical related experience in addition to the minimum years of work experience required. A degree from York University would be considered an asset. |
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Experience:
2-3 years’ experience in event and volunteer organization is required. Previous supervisory experience is required. Alumni Relations expertise; Demonstrates a deep understanding and genuine interest in York Alumni in order to build and grow strong, committed, long-term relationships congruent with values and vision of the Faculty of LA&PS and the University. General knowledge of university / higher education advancement and alumni association processes and procedures. Knowledge of Revenue Canada regulations regarding Charitable Giving. Experience in an advancement role, including fundraising would be an asset; experience in an educational and non-profit setting and/or experience as a York University student leader would also be considered an asset. |
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Skills:
Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and coordinating events;
Exceptional organizational abilities;
Strong, demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, both written, verbal;
Exceptional judgment and decision making skills;
Excellent volunteer organization skills;
Project management;
Superior time management to multi-task, and a proven ability to meet goals;
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team;
Demonstrated experience in public speaking and making presentations;
Strong demonstration of self-motivation, energy and creativity;
Ability to remain current with trends in Alumni Relations.
Microsoft Office - including word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel) and presentations (Power Point); Microsoft Project would be an asset.
Demonstrated knowledge of prospect management database and reporting systems.
Email and calendaring systems.
Internet Searching/Browsing. |
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| Cover Letter Required: Yes |
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Dates:
| Internal Posting Date: September 11, 2013 |
| Internal Application Deadline: September 18, 2013 |
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| Extended Posting Date: October 4, 2013 |
| Extended Application Deadline: October 21, 2013 |
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| External Posting Date: October 4, 2013 |
| External Application Deadline: October 21, 2013 |
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Please Note: All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
Thank you for your interest in a career with York University.
Are you interested in applying to YUSA-8570?
To apply to this position click the following link to access our online application portal: https://hr2.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=13474
During the application process, please ensure that:
- You have submitted a complete application package using our online application portal*. A complete application package consists of the completed application form, a cover letter and resume
by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
When emailing your application package, ensure that you have attached the resume, cover letter, and application form to your email.
- A complete application package has been submitted for each job posting you are applying for.
- You have quoted the appropriate posting number on your application form and in the subject line of your email. Please keep the posting number and position description for future reference or inquiries.
The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. York University is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment.
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We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
Please note, due to the high volume of applications received only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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